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Join the B'Yachad Singles Social Group
B'Yachad is a social group for Beth Am's single members who are in their 50s, 60s, or 70s. The more people become involved, the more we can do! Come join in the fun and contribute to this community. Group activities are commensurate with the initiative and availability of participants. The greater the number of people who become involved, the more we can do! Come join in the fun and contribute to this community.

 

Peer Support Program – Tikvah (Hope)
We all have times when we could benefit from talking to a compassionate listener. Beth Am’s Tikvah Program offers one-to-one emotional support for our members who are facing a life challenge. Trained volunteers meet with congregants who are struggling with job loss, bereavement, illness, divorce, or other difficult situations. All contacts are strictly confidential. 

 

Have you been to a Beth Am Neighborhood Gathering yet?
This year we launched a wide scale initiative of local social gatherings in all the areas where Beth Am members live  hosted and organized by your fellow members! Beth Am Neighborhood Gatherings (BANG) are designed to connect neighbors and re-connect old friends and are open to everyone. Over 20 of these events have already take place this year, in homes, parks, or restaurants — and we want to keep growing!

 

Caregivers Sh'ma Groups
Are you caring for a spouse? If you feel overwhelmed, you are not alone. You can take part in a Sh’ma group — not therapy, but a safe and friendly space to share stories. This group format has proved successful here at Beth Am in helping us start meaningful, supportive conversations. You will have guidelines for suggested topics and respectful interactions. You can easily form or join a group; the leadership duties are minimal and help from clergy is continually available. Groups are now forming. Join in! For more information, please contact Rabbi Watenmaker at rabbi_watenmaker@betham.org.

Worship

March/April Clergy Column by Rabbi Heath Watenmaker: Letting Go of Your (Jewish) Baggage
All of us carry “baggage” with us from our past. We are, after all, the product of our experiences — our joys, our sorrows, our traumas — the good and the bad. So, too, in a Jewish context, many of us carry around the weight of experiences from our childhood — whether at Hebrew school or getting a little “Jewish guilt” from our parents — that shape the Jewish baggage we carry. One of the most interesting things about working with students who are exploring conversion to Judaism is that they don’t often have much in the way of Jewish baggage.

Celebrate Purim 2026 With Beth Am
Get your costumes and groggers ready for Purim, the holiday of joy and laughter! We'll have opportunities for people of all ages to hear the Megillah and celebrate the triumph of Esther and Mordechai over the wicked Haman. Click through to find a schedule of Beth Am Purim celebrations.


Celebrate Passover 2026 With Beth Am
We celebrate Pesach not simply to repeat the tale of our enslavement and liberation, but to find new and personal meaning in that narrative each year. As Passover approaches, it’s time to think about how we’ll prepare for the arrival of the Feast of Freedom! Click through to find a schedule of Beth Am Passover events.

 

Help Beth Am Thrive

March 2026 Fund in Focus: Jacob Erber Steinberg Youth Programming and Scholarship Fund
This month we highlight the fund created in loving memory of Jake by his parents Alice Erber and Robert Steinberg and their daughters, Jake’s sisters Talia and Rachel. The Jacob Erber Steinberg Youth Programming and Scholarship Fund supports youth opportunities including education programs, trips, and scholarships for families who need help paying for these impactful youth experiences.
                     

 

Justice

March Tzedakah Box Supports The Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism (IMPJ)
This month our Tzedakah Box proceeds will support The Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism (IMPJ), the communal, spiritual and social Jewish movement that acts to promote the values of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state according to the spirit of the Declaration of Independence. IMPJ enriches Jewish identity among the vast and diverse Israeli public, and merits to significantly influence religious, educational and public discourse in the State of Israel and in the entire Jewish world. 

Cooking and Eating Sustainably: What Does That Mean
Many of us try to live more sustainably, even when it feels overwhelming. At the recent Social Justice Showcase, some of you visited the Dayenu Circle booth to learn about actions you can take to reduce your environmental impact. Caring for our planet is a core Jewish value, and cooking and eating sustainably are two areas in which every individual and family can make meaningful choices. But what does “eating sustainably” actually mean?

Join Our Community-Wide Passover Mitzvah
No one should ever feel isolated and abandoned — and especially not on Passover. Help our partners at Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) provide lovingly packed Seder Sacks of traditional holiday foods and treats to home-bound seniors, adults with disabilities, or local families in crisis.

Education

Adult Education Opportunities: Learn Something New!
We have an exciting schedule of learning opportunities, including a Klezmer class, Martin Buber's The Way of Humanity, a Series on Death and Dying, Diving Deeper in a Beth Am Israel Conversation, a Discussion Group for Parents & Grandparents of Trans- and Non-Binary Kids, and more! Whether you are a talmid chacham (Torah scholar) or new to Judaism, Jewish learning is for you! Please visit the Adult Education webpage for full class descriptions and registration information.

Sun, March 8 2026 19 Adar 5786